Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical-Surgical / Post-Surgical Care in Wausau, WI

Apply now for a 13-week Travel Registered Nurse opportunity in Wausau, Wisconsin, supporting adult and geriatric patients in a fast-paced 40-bed post-surgical care unit. This Medical-Surgical RN travel nursing job is ideal for an experienced nurse who prioritizes care by acuity, manages frequent admissions, and thrives in a collaborative hospital environment.

Located in central Wisconsin, Wausau offers a welcoming community with riverfront amenities, outdoor recreation, and four-season activities.

Travel RN Job Details

• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing assignment
• Location: Wausau, Wisconsin
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• Assignment End Date: January 30, 2027
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,110-$2,220
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour shifts, primarily nights; approximately 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., with day/night variables as assigned
• Weekend and Holiday Rotation: Every other weekend and holiday
• Unit: Approximately 40-bed Post-Surgical Care Unit
• Patient Ratios: Approximately 1:4-5 during days/evenings and 1:5-7 on nights
• Additional Expectations: Float to inpatient units as needed; low-census adjustments may occur in hourly increments and are not considered on-call
• Radius Requirement: Applicants must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the work location

Travel Medical-Surgical RN Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent Medical-Surgical nursing experience in a hospital setting
• Recent experience in a Level II trauma environment
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Active Wisconsin Registered Nurse license
• Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Associate degree or nursing certificate required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred
• Recent Epic electronic medical record experience required
• Ability to work every other weekend and holiday rotation
• Strong teamwork, prioritization, multitasking, and clinical judgment skills

Medical-Surgical RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult and geriatric patients recovering from surgical procedures.
• Manage patients throughout the pre- and post-surgical care continuum.
• Assess patients, develop and implement individualized care plans, administer medications, and evaluate outcomes.
• Prioritize care according to patient acuity while managing a fast-paced post-surgical unit with frequent admissions.
• Use Epic for clinical documentation and electronic medication administration workflows.
• Operate medication-scanning technology and Alaris infusion pumps safely and effectively.
• Collaborate with providers, surgical teams, ancillary departments, patients, and families to support safe transitions of care.
• Float to other inpatient units and adapt quickly to changing patient-care needs.

Apply now for this Travel Registered Nurse – Medical-Surgical opportunity in Wausau, Wisconsin, and join a collaborative post-surgical care team.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.